If you're looking for a place to spread a bit of charity knitting this holiday season, you might want to consider Operation Lap Wraps, a program of USA Cares, which helps post-9/11 service members with financial and advocacy support.
The group also collects lap-sized blankets that are distributed at military hospitals to patients who have lost limbs. Some are also used by the children of wounded service members. They ask for lap blankets no larger than 45 by 45 inches, made in any design or using whatever technique you choose. You can attach information about yourself or a note to the soldier who will receive the blanket if you like.
The guidelines don't say so, but I'd imagine they prefer washable fibers when possible because they are for use in hospitals.
Finished blankets may be sent to:
USA Cares, Inc.
C/O: Operation Lap Wrap
562B N. Dixie Boulevard, Suite #3
Radcliff, KY 40160
The group also collects lap-sized blankets that are distributed at military hospitals to patients who have lost limbs. Some are also used by the children of wounded service members. They ask for lap blankets no larger than 45 by 45 inches, made in any design or using whatever technique you choose. You can attach information about yourself or a note to the soldier who will receive the blanket if you like.
The guidelines don't say so, but I'd imagine they prefer washable fibers when possible because they are for use in hospitals.
Finished blankets may be sent to:
USA Cares, Inc.
C/O: Operation Lap Wrap
562B N. Dixie Boulevard, Suite #3
Radcliff, KY 40160
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